Final municipalities in the south west to enter Fire Danger Period The Fire Danger Period will commence at 1am Monday, 8 December 2025 for the following municipalities in the state’s south west. 25 Nov 2025 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Final municipalities in the south west to enter Fire Danger Period
Wye River community flocks together Many of the locals came to Wye River fire brigade - by foot, vehicle and air - as a native King Parrot inspected the broadcast gear before we went live tonight for the October Volunteer Forum. 30 Oct 2025 Community Safety People Training and Recruitment Go to Wye River community flocks together
South west brigades open doors to prepare for fire risk Amid drought conditions, nearly 150 fire brigades in Victoria’s southwest will open their doors to community members throughout October, helping to prepare them for fire season. 9 Oct 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to South west brigades open doors to prepare for fire risk
Check your chimneys this winter On Saturday 14 June CFA responded to a wood heater fire on the Terang - Mortlake Road in Noorat about 1.10pm. 16 Jun 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety Incidents - Structure Go to Check your chimneys this winter
Small change, big impact for Camperdown's safety A further 48 Camperdown residents have had their homes further safeguarded from fire as we head toward winter, thanks to the collaborative efforts of community volunteers. 17 Apr 2025 Community Safety Health and Safety People Go to Small change, big impact for Camperdown's safety
Total Fire Ban for Wimmera and South West A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the Wimmera and South West fire weather districts on Saturday, 4 January 2025. 3 Jan 2025 Community Safety People Go to Total Fire Ban for Wimmera and South West
Fire restrictions announced in the southwest The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Monday, 25 November, for the following municipalities in CFA’s South West region: 13 Nov 2024 Environment Community Safety Health and Safety Go to Fire restrictions announced in the southwest
Chocolyn community learns life-saving skills Chocolyn Fire Brigade held a CPR and defibrillator training evening in collaboration with Ambulance Victoria on 10 May. 21 May 2024 Community Safety Partnerships Go to Chocolyn community learns life-saving skills
Fuel management initiative is kicking goals in the south west “The establishment of the Vegetation Management Advisory Group (VMAG) five years ago has proven to be critical to the success of District 5’s fuel management program, and strengthened our ... 3 May 2024 Community Safety Go to Fuel management initiative is kicking goals in the south west
Fire restrictions to end in the state's South-West The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish at 1.00am on Monday, 22 April in the following municipalities in CFA’s Districts 4,5, 6 and 7: 15 Apr 2024 Environment Community Safety Go to Fire restrictions to end in the state's South-West
Chocolyn brigade buys a debrillator for the station Ambulance Victoria’s ‘Call, Push, Shock’ campaign is being proudly supported by the volunteers of Chocolyn Fire Brigade. 27 Mar 2024 Health and Safety Go to Chocolyn brigade buys a debrillator for the station
Total Fire Ban declared for South West region A Total Fire Ban (TFB) has been declared for the South West region tomorrow, Monday 11 March. 10 Mar 2024 Community Safety Operational Information Go to Total Fire Ban declared for South West region
Opportunity to join Peer Support Program Expressions of interest are open for volunteers to join the more than 170 dedicated volunteers across the state who are part of CFA’s Peer Support Program. 30 Nov 2023 Health and Safety People Go to Opportunity to join Peer Support Program
South-west volunteers conduct roadside burns ahead of fire season More than 200 CFA personnel and 40 vehicles converged in Cressy and Lismore last weekend (18-19 November) to conduct a 65km roadside planned burn to prepare for the fire season in the south-west. 24 Nov 2023 Environment Community Safety Incidents - Bushfire Go to South-west volunteers conduct roadside burns ahead of fire season
Wye River brigade’s water tank initiative Going back almost 20 years, Wye River Fire Brigade identified that many of the new houses being built had CFA-dedicated water tanks that were unusable. 27 Sep 2023 Community Safety People Go to Wye River brigade’s water tank initiative
CFA warns south-west farmers to protect crops from fire CFA is warning south-west farmers to take care with their harvesting, especially following significant rain last spring which has led to prolific growth and delayed both the fire and harvesting season ... 13 Jan 2023 Community Safety Go to CFA warns south-west farmers to protect crops from fire
Lorne gets a boost in CFA volunteers during holidays CFA has boosted its capability in the tourist community of Lorne during the holiday season by deploying additional resources to the township until mid-January. 30 Dec 2022 Community Safety Go to Lorne gets a boost in CFA volunteers during holidays
Fire restrictions announced for Colac Otway and Corangamite council areas The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will begin at 01.00am on Saturday, 24 December 2022 for the following municipalities in CFA’s South West Region: 9 Dec 2022 Community Safety Operational Information Go to Fire restrictions announced for Colac Otway and Corangamite council areas
CFA Community Safety Team win Spirit of CFA Award Members of a CFA community safety team in south-west Victoria have been rewarded for their dedication to protecting their local community as part of this year’s Spirit of CFA Awards. 1 Aug 2022 Honours and Awards Community Safety People Go to CFA Community Safety Team win Spirit of CFA Award
Fire restrictions to end in Colac Otway and Corangamite Shires The Fire Danger Period (FDP) will finish in CFA’s District 06 over the coming weeks. 31 Mar 2022 Community Safety Go to Fire restrictions to end in Colac Otway and Corangamite Shires
Planned burn teamwork in the south-west Effective teamwork ensured there was a successful start to planned burns in South West Region. 13 Jan 2022 Community Safety Go to Planned burn teamwork in the south-west
Mt Gellibrand Fire Tower gets green light A brand-new replacement fire tower has been installed at Mount Gellibrand and is now operational in time for the start of the Fire Danger Period in the Colac Otway Shire today. 20 Dec 2021 Community Safety Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Go to Mt Gellibrand Fire Tower gets green light
Fire restrictions announced for Colac-Otway and Corangamite Shires CFA has declared the Fire Danger Period for Colac-Otway and Corangamite Shires. 14 Dec 2021 Community Safety Go to Fire restrictions announced for Colac-Otway and Corangamite Shires
South West Region honours the past, celebrates the present and embraces the future CFA members from across South West Region came together on the eve of National Volunteer Week to share their thoughts and experiences for the Volunteer Forum. 25 May 2021 Community Safety Operational Information Go to South West Region honours the past, celebrates the present and embraces the future